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Will Smith banned for 10 years from Oscars following slap - reports

The actor hit host Chris Rock during the awards ceremony

Manchester Evening News · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith banned from Oscars for 10 years after slapping Chris Rock

Academy bars actor from all its events, condemning ‘unacceptable and harmful behavior on stage’

The Guardian - US · Apr 8, 2022

Will Smith banned from Oscars and Academy events for 10 years

The Academy made their decision today (April 8)

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Here’s what really happened after Will Smith slapped Chris Rock at the Oscars

LOS ANGELES — “Officially, we don’t want you to leave. We want you to stay.”

Los Angeles Times · Apr 8, 2022

Ricky Gervais mocks claims that alopecia is a disability after Will Smith's Oscars slap

Ricky Gervais, 60, joked that as his hair is thinning so he can use a disabled parking space. The comedian has been very vocal with his thoughts on Will Smith slapping Chris Rock at the Academy Awards

Daily Mirror · Apr 8, 2022

Amy Schumer denies stealing Oscars joke about Leonardo DiCaprio and his ‘girlfriends’

‘I’m funny enough, I don’t need to steal s***,’ comedian said

The Independent UK · Apr 8, 2022

Oscars Governors Set to Discuss Sanctions for Smith over Slap

Academy governors including Steven Spielberg and Whoopi Goldberg were due to meet Friday to discuss possible sanctions against Will Smith for slapping comedian Chris Rock at the Oscars last month. The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board meeting was originally set to discuss suspending or expelling Smith from…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Apr 8, 2022

Denzel Washington explains why he thinks Will Smith hit Chris Rock at the Oscars

‘I don’t know all the ins and outs of this situation,’ actor said

The Independent UK · Apr 7, 2022

Academy moves up meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions for Oscars slap

The Will Smith slap saga may be nearing its finale earlier than expected.

Tribune News Service · Apr 6, 2022

The Academy fast tracks meeting to discuss Will Smith sanctions after Oscars slap

Meeting has been moved up by 10 days to address the situation faster

The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2022